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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, officials said Tuesday. “This historic settlement demonstrates our commitment to standing up to the world’s biggest technology companies and holding them accountable for breaking the law and violating Texans’ privacy rights,” Paxton, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, officials said Tuesday. “This historic settlement demonstrates our commitment to standing up to the world’s biggest technology companies and holding them accountable for breaking the law and violating Texans’ …

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5 months ago

This California city lost its daily newspapers. It faces a crisis over what comes next

LA Times

For years Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has been on an unsuccessful crusade to persuade the grocery store chains of America — or at least one of them — to bring a supermarket back to his industrial city on the edge of the San Francisco Bay. “Just the lack of any coverage, it affects the perception.” In this news desert, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Conspiracy theories spread wildly after the first assassination attempt on a US president in the social media age

CNN

CNN — Saturday’s shooting at a Donald Trump rally was the first assassination attempt of a US presidential candidate in the age of social media – and the former president had barely been hit before the internet was abuzz with all sorts of unsubstantiated explanations for what had, or had not, occurred. Conspiracy theories spread wildly Almost immediately after Trump …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Al Jazeera

Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power. Washington, DC – The Supreme Court’s ruling on the scope of presidential immunity will “transform” the United States government, experts say, warning that the decision may undermine the rule of law in the country. But by deeming Trump’s conversations with agency officials to …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities

LA Times

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are the first Black women to lead their cities. Karen Bass and London Breed each made history when they were elected, shattering glass ceilings in their respective cities as the first female mayor of Los Angeles and first Black woman to lead San Francisco. And they are split …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Oldest living MLB player turns 100, vividly recalls facing Dodgers in 1953 World Series

LA Times

Art Schallock, the oldest living former MLB player, tips his hat during his 100th birthday bash at Cogir on Napa Road Assisted Living in Sonoma on Thursday. “He knew all the hitters, their strengths and weaknesses.” Schallock couldn’t recall whether Berra broke out any of his famous Yogi-isms such as, “It ain’t over til it’s over,” or “When you get …

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1 year ago

Biting, kicking, hurling blocks. Preschools struggle with California law limiting expulsion

LA Times

Kristin Hills is at her wits’ end with how to handle the behavior problems in her preschool classrooms. “It was a great thing for California, and I believe it will be a great thing for children, especially small Black boys,” said Khieem Jackson, co-founder of Black Men for Educational Equity, which co- But the lingering effects of the pandemic on …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Black farmer looks to ancestors to help Californians battle climate change

LA Times

EARTHseed Farm is unlike its counterparts among Sonoma County’s rolling vineyards and redwood forests. “People look to Black culture for what’s the newest music, hair style or fashion trend,” says Thomas, 51. “My parents kind of espoused that because that’s also Black people ethics,” Thomas says. Her eyes say, ‘Do better tomorrow.’ You can’t go anywhere without looking at Octavia …

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1 year, 4 months ago

New study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles

NPR

New study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Is Facebook exacerbating America's political divide? Sponsor Message One Facebook, two political worlds In one study looking at 208 million adults on Facebook in the U.S., researchers tried to answer a long-standing question: do liberals and conservatives …

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1 year, 10 months ago

How California’s recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire season

CNN

CNN — With vast stretches of desert that give way to towering, snow-capped mountains or the waters of the Pacific Ocean, California’s landscape has always been alluring. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Flames from the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Monterey Peninsula could become an island as epic flooding engulfs California cities. And more rain is on the way

CNN

CNN — Monterey Peninsula residents could soon be living on an island as mammoth flooding threatens to cut them off from the rest of California. Shmuel Thaler/The Santa Cruz Sentinel/AP Just south of the San Francisco Bay Area, cities including Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula could soon be severed from the rest of California due to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Photos: California floods wreak havoc across the coastal region

Hindustan Times

Photos: California floods wreak havoc across the coastal region Rain-weary Californians were grappled with flooding and mudslides on January 9, as the latest in a series of powerful Pacific storms walloped the state, toppling trees and frustrating motorists who hit roadblocks caused by fallen debris. 3 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Brenda Ortega, 15, walks through …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Rescuers search for a 5-year-old swept away by floodwaters in California storms

NPR

Rescuers search for a 5-year-old swept away by floodwaters in California storms Enlarge this image toggle caption Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images Rescuers resumed searching for a 5-year-old boy who was swept away in floodwaters as another powerful storm continues to batter California, with communities flooded, millions under flood warnings and power out for more …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Overdose prevention reaches a crossroad in San Francisco

LA Times

Children and drug users filled United Nations Plaza by the Tenderloin on a recent Saturday afternoon, where up until a few weeks ago, the city operated an overdose prevention site. “You’re telling me my existence isn’t worth a hello.” How you react to this description of a typical day in San Francisco — outrage or sorrow — probably sums up …

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2 years ago

How ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ became America’s most banned book

LA Times

Maia Kobabe grew up in an idyll. Kobabe’s insightful and moving coming of age discovery of identifying as nonbinary is told in the 2019 graphic memoir “Gender Queer.” Two years after its publication, the narrative, notable for its startling honesty and explicit drawings, became the most banned book in America, a target of school boards, conservative candidates, preachers and parental …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Tom Girardi faced more than 150 complaints before State Bar took action, records show

LA Times

The State Bar of California received 205 complaints against Los Angeles legal legend Tom Girardi alleging he misappropriated settlement money, abandoned clients and committed other serious ethical violations over the course of his four-decade career, the agency disclosed Thursday in response to a lawsuit brought by The Times. We can never allow something like this to happen again.” Complaints to …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Erika Jayne goes makeup-free taking dog to fancy Beverly Grove groomers

Daily Mail

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne was seen taking her pooch TIago to a fancy groomers weeks after being slapped with a $50 million racketeering lawsuit. : Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne was seen taking her pooch TIago to a fancy groomers weeks after being slapped with a $50 million racketeering lawsuit Her outing comes …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Erika Jayne steps out in muted black ensemble just weeks after being served with $50 million lawsuit

Daily Mail

Erika Jayne wore a muted ensemble while out for a walk in Los Angeles on Friday. Casual chic: The 51-year-old reality star donned a black button-down shirt which she paired with a pair of black leggings Legal trouble: While she ran errands like it was any other day, the star has been dealing with a prodigious legal issue in recent …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Erika Jayne celebrates 51st birthday with friends at Lavo Ristorante in West Hollywood

Daily Mail

Erika Jayne enjoyed celebrating her birthday on Sunday with a lunch with friends at the West Hollywood Italian restaurant Lavo Ristorante, then heading over to the Palihouse Hotel. The latest: Erika Jayne, 51, enjoyed celebrating her birthday on Sunday with a lunch with friends at the West Hollywood Italian restaurant Lavo Ristorante, then heading over to the Palihouse Hotel The …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Minnesota House Dems hope to fully legalized marijuana after sneaking THC edible provision past their GOP colleagues

Raw Story

House Democrats responsible for legalizing low-dose THC products said on Tuesday the under-the-radar approach that seemingly took Republicans by surprise was a necessary gambit to fully legalizing marijuana in the future. It was an intentional step forward,” said House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley, who authored another bill that fully legalized marijuana but failed to gain traction in the …

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2 years, 5 months ago

World's Ugliest Dog Contest crowns Mr Happy Face, with judges praising his 'crooked head' and 'hairless body'

ABC

With a tuft of punk-style hair and a tongue sticking perennially out the side of his mouth, a dog named Mr Happy Face has been crowned the world's ugliest pooch. Key points: Organisers say the world-renowned event "celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique" This year's champion — Mr Happy Face — enjoys "sleeping, snoring, woofing in …

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2 years, 7 months ago

What Israel, Las Vegas and other places can teach SoCal about using a lot less water

LA Times

Millions of Southern Californians will wake up to the region’s most severe water restrictions ever on June 1, with local water agencies under orders to slash the use of supplies from the State Water Project by 35%. As Southern California considers its own response, Crowley said it was helpful for officials to remember that “what works for one person doesn’t …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Erika Jayne not 'off the hook' in embezzlement lawsuit against ex Tom Girardi

Daily Mail

Erika Jayne got a brief reprieve from the ongoing embezzlement case against her and her estranged husband Tom Girardi when she was dismissed from the Illinois-based suit last week. Still in hot water: Erika Jayne is 'not off the hook' in the embezzlement case against her and estranged husband Tom Girardi, the attorney for the plaintiff said on social media …

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Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition

This California city lost its daily newspapers. It faces a crisis over what comes next

Conspiracy theories spread wildly after the first assassination attempt on a US president in the social media age

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities

Oldest living MLB player turns 100, vividly recalls facing Dodgers in 1953 World Series

Biting, kicking, hurling blocks. Preschools struggle with California law limiting expulsion

Black farmer looks to ancestors to help Californians battle climate change

New study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles

How California’s recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire season

Monterey Peninsula could become an island as epic flooding engulfs California cities. And more rain is on the way

Photos: California floods wreak havoc across the coastal region

Rescuers search for a 5-year-old swept away by floodwaters in California storms

Overdose prevention reaches a crossroad in San Francisco

How ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ became America’s most banned book

Tom Girardi faced more than 150 complaints before State Bar took action, records show

Erika Jayne goes makeup-free taking dog to fancy Beverly Grove groomers

Erika Jayne steps out in muted black ensemble just weeks after being served with $50 million lawsuit

Erika Jayne celebrates 51st birthday with friends at Lavo Ristorante in West Hollywood

Minnesota House Dems hope to fully legalized marijuana after sneaking THC edible provision past their GOP colleagues

World's Ugliest Dog Contest crowns Mr Happy Face, with judges praising his 'crooked head' and 'hairless body'

What Israel, Las Vegas and other places can teach SoCal about using a lot less water

Erika Jayne not 'off the hook' in embezzlement lawsuit against ex Tom Girardi